8 – 11 a.m: Open to previously scheduled appointments, seniors, & physically disabled individuals. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m: Open to scheduled appointments and walk-ins as time permits. Schedule an appointment through Qless or by coming into the office.
Qless
Jackson County outside agency funding is designed to support community-based nonprofit organizations that assist residents in need of support.
2024 Outside Agency Funding Applications are now closed.
Please check the Portal dashboard for updates.
All applicants will need to have a Certificate of Compliance from Jackson County, Missouri. Contact the Compliance Review Office at compliance@jacksongov.org or 816-881-3302 to start the compliance process.
Outside Agency Portal
Preference is given to those nonprofit organizations meeting community health and human service needs of underserved populations by improving the livability of the community.
Primary consideration is given to nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Jackson County residents by addressing health and human services, basic needs and emergency assistance.
Secondary consideration is given to nonprofit organizations that indirectly affect the quality of life for the residents of Jackson County by improving an individual’s or household’s health and capacity to be self-sufficient, which include health care and related transportation, seniors, children, and youth services.
All sections of the application must be complete with all required attachments included in order to receive consideration. If an item requested does not apply to your agency, please indicate with an “N/A” and explain why it is not applicable otherwise failure to provide all requested information will automatically disqualify an agency from funding consideration. Applications are only accepted through the online application system. Hand-delivered or mailed in applications will not be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected by the online application system. Applications are due no later than 3:00 pm September 29, 2023, for consideration in Jackson County’s 2024 Budget.
This is a competitive application process for funding in the following areas:
Basic Services: programs focused on the delivery of services and the development of systems that prevent and reduce immediate and long-term harm – access to food, shelter, clothing, and hygiene
Emergency Assistance Services: programs providing emergency assistance limited to 30 days or less
Quality of Life Services: programs providing opportunities for a stable life to prevent harm, protect individuals from risk or danger and meet daily living needs
Support Services: programs aimed at vulnerable and at-risk seniors, youth, young adults and families
A complete Outside Agency Funding Request must be submitted online and consist of the following items:
All instructions must be complied with in order for the funding request to be considered in the upcoming fiscal year budget. Once the annual budget is approved by the Jackson County Legislature, which has until December 31st, notice will be provided to all applicants on your dashboard page. Please login regularly for communications and notifications regarding the status of your application. Should you have any questions about the process or information required, please contact the Auditor’s Office, auditor@jacksongov.org or 816-881-3310, prior to submission of your Outside Agency Funding Request.